the elusive painter charles gray kennaway, a painter of considerable skill, has left an indelible mark on the art world, despite his life being enveloped in a veil of mystery. born in 1860 and passing into obscurity by 1925, kennaway's existence is a testament to the transience of human endeavors. artistic legacy kennaway's body of work, though not as voluminous as some of his contemporaries, showcases a depth that belies its brevity. his use of oil on canvas, a medium favored by many during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, speaks to a mastery of traditional techniques. the kennaway c…